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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,567.70, 558,856.80 and 106,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,567.70, 558,856.80 and 106,328.26 is: 159,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,567.70 : 558,856.80 = 106,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,567.70/558,856.80 = 106,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,567.70x = 558,856.80 × 106,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,567.70x = 59,422,271,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,271,133.17/372,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,493.89

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